Commonwealth Games athletes Havana Hopman and William Fu Allen have been announced as two of the new members of the Gymnastics NZ Athletes’ Council, a significant step in ensuring athlete representation in the sport. The new Council was designed by athletes in partnership with Gymnastics NZ, and aims to ensure representation, promote athlete views, and advise Gymnastics NZ on athlete-related matters … Read More
Taranaki Students Shine at Taranaki Secondary School Sport Association Event
The Taranaki Secondary School Sport Association (TSSSA) event hosted by Gymnastics Waitara on 20 August was a resounding success, bringing together 67 students from Taranaki High Schools for a day of fun and unforgettable experiences. The disability inclusive event saw students accompanied by their caregivers, parents, and teachers, with additional support from TSSSA, Halberg, and Parafed staff. The atmosphere was … Read More
Launch of the Gymnastics NZ Athletes’ Council – Applications now Open.
We are thrilled to launch recruitment today for the Gymnastics New Zealand Athletes’ Council, a new project aimed at amplifying the voices of gymnasts across Aotearoa. This council will serve as a key platform for current and recently retired gymnasts to contribute to the future of gymnastics in New Zealand. “Join the Gymnastics NZ Athletes’ Council to ensure your voice … Read More
2024 AGM Awards
From the annual general meeting (AGM) held Thursday 13 June, we are pleased to share with you the recipients of this year’s life membership, national service, and meritorious awards. Life Membership Angie DougalAngie has been involved in gymnastics through trampoline from 1982, that is 42 years. From being an athlete to the current day Angie has experienced a vast range … Read More
Gymnastics NZ finalist for 2024 NZ Sport and Recreation Awards
We are proud to share that we’ve been named a finalist in the Community Impact category of the 2024 NZ Sport and Recreation Awards. The awards celebrate individuals and organisations making outstanding contributions to enhance people’s lives through sport and recreation. The Gymnastics NZ nomination was for the project of wide-ranging reform aiming to break down barriers and engender positive … Read More
Local Community Adds Flair to Gisborne’s Gymnastics Competition
Putting on a gymnastics competition is no small feat—it can often double as a club fundraiser and involves a lot of time and resource—so Gisborne Gymnastics club reached out to their local community to help with their women’s artistic endorsed event held 4-5 May. Newly appointed Gisborne Gymnastics Club manager Emma Lister has no issues with picking up the phone … Read More
Trampoline Athletes Dylan Schmidt and Maddie Davidson Named to New Zealand Olympic Team
Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Dylan Schmidt has been named to the New Zealand Team for Paris 2024, where he’ll be hunting another Olympic medal. He’s joined by Maddie Davidson, who’s been named for her second Olympic Games following Tokyo 2020, where she became the first ever woman to compete in trampoline for New Zealand at the Games. Paris will be … Read More
Gymnastics Coach Sentencing in Blenheim
Gymnastics New Zealand notes the sentence handed down to former Blenheim Gymnastics Club member Gregory Pask at the Blenheim District Court on Wednesday 17 April. Gymnastics NZ would like to thank the Police for their work to secure the conviction of this offender and secure a sentence that ensures he no longer poses a threat to society. As we have … Read More
Exciting new beginnings for Gore Gymnastics Club
A couple of new beginnings this year for Gore Gymnastics Club with a permanent gymnastics space and full transition to the GNZ Gym for All (GfA) apparatus programme. Their new home now at The Base, is ideally located with two other health and fitness businesses – a fitness gym and osteopath and massage specialists. “Our new permanent set up not … Read More
Gymnasts land on new rules for bras and shorts
Suzanne from the LockerRoom dug a bit deeper into our new competition attire regulations, which included chatting to one of our athlete advisors, a Massey University study, and seeing what other sports are doing. Read the article here.